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Joel Bapaga leaves Birmingham Crown Court.

Cane Corso 'fighting dog' ran from drunk owner and attacked four-year-old boy

UK 3 days ago By Sara Odeen-Isbister

BGUK_3213268 - Stockton-On-Tees, UNITED KINGDOM - A child has been taken to hospital after being ???attacked by a dog??? in a North East town. The youngster was taken to hospital with arm and head injuries after the incident in Hardwick, Stockton-On-Tees, Teesside. The youngster, believed to be aged between two and three years old, was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees suffering from head and arm injuries which have been described by police as not life-threatening. Officers were called to Chopwell Close, in Hardwick, following the shocking incident this afternoon Police seized the animal and have taken it to specialist kennels, while officers and scenes of crime experts investigate. The breed of the dog has not been confirmed by authorities but witnesses report it being a pitbull cross. A spokesperson for Cleveland Police, said: "Police were called to a property on Chopwell Close in Hardwick, Stockton, this afternoon after it was reported that a child had been attacked by a dog. Officers attended the scene and secured the dog safely, without any harm to the animal, and removed it from the premises. The dog has been taken to specialist dog kennels." One passerby said the dog had bitten the child's arm and scalp and added: "There were loads of emergency services as I was walking past, and the bairn was taken to hospital, it looked really bad.??? Pictured: GV: Pitbull Dog Attack in Stockton, Teesside BACKGRID UK 19 APRIL 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: TERRY BLACKBURN / BACKGRID UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*

Toddler in hospital after dog attack at child's birthday party

UK 5 days ago By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Woman scarred for life after best friend glassed her face in argument about a dog

UK April 16, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

A dog in a basket.

Jack Russell puppy gets stoned after eating bag of weed he found on walk

UK April 16, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

The dogs face each other in the arena, licking their lips through bared teeth. One leaps forward, straight into the jaws of the other. They aim for the neck, as they are trained to do. Blood speckles the ground. The weaker dog is badly hurt, and now fights only for survival. Eventually, it tries to stand, but its legs buckle, its head hits the pavement. The fight is done. It dies the next day. This is the sad reality of organised dog fighting. The so-called sport is associated with banned breeds such as the American Pitbull and Japanese Tosa. Experts say these dogs are trained like champion boxers into finely-tuned killing machines, by people who place their bets and watch as their animals tear each other apart.

Rescuers 'crying every day' after rise in dog fighting rings

UK April 13, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

XL Bully

XL Bully on the loose after being shot at by police when it escaped from house

UK April 5, 2025 By Luke Alsford

An XL bully dog called Riz, during a protest against the Government's decision to add XL bully dogs to the list of prohibited breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act following a spate of recent attacks. Enforcing a ban on XL bully dogs is placing a "huge burden on policing", with millions of pounds spent on veterinary bills and kennelling, police chiefs have warned. Issue date: Wednesday January 29, 2025. PA Photo. The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said kennel spaces were "reaching capacity", with costs "increasing by the day". See PA story POLICE XLBully. Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire

Every dog breed banned in the UK following XL bully attacks

UK April 5, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Much-loved family dog 'picked up and stolen' by stranger in pub car park

UK April 4, 2025 By Luke Alsford

A combination image with a police scene after an 84-year-old pensioner was mauled by an XL Bully in Warrington, and stock image of an XL Bully dog.

Every dog breed banned in the UK following XL bully attacks

UK April 5, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Pictured: Taiwo Owatemi poses with her pet dog Bella - SENIOR Labour MP is using taxpayers? cash to pay ?pet rent? so she can live with her cockapoo dog in London. Taiwo Owatemi is a government whip who is helping to get ?5 billion of cuts to disability benefits through parliament.

MP claims £900 in 'pet rent' so she can bring her dog to London

UK March 30, 2025 By Jen Mills

Two missing French bulldogs discovered dead inside crab pots

US March 24, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

Dead puppy in pizza box left in front of boy by three 'animal torturers'

US March 21, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

Woman 'drowns her dog in airport toilet to avoid missing her flight'

US March 20, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

WEBSTER, Mass. ? Four police officers were injured after being attacked by pit bulls and two arrests were made following a raid on a Webster business last week. Jeffrey Salley, 35, of Yonkers, New York, is charged with possession of an electric stun gun, obstruction of justice, two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Class C substance, possession with intent to distribute a Class D substance, possession of a Class E substance, and conspiracy to violate the drug law. Gabriel Blandino, 30, of the Bronx, New York, is charged with possession of a firearm without an FID card, possession of ammunition without an FID card, improperly storing a firearm, leaving ammunition unattended, possession of an electric stun gun, two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Class C substance, possession with intent to distribute a Class D substance, possession of a Class E substance, and conspiracy to violate the drug law.

Pit bulls maul four cops raiding their owners' 'drug den'

US March 13, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

Freddie Osborne (6) becomes Crufts' youngest entrant this week as he takes to the show ring with his 'best friend', Penny, the smooth fox terrier. NEC, Birmingham. March 6, 2025. Release date ? March 6, 2025. The world's most famous dog show is back, with pooches expected from all over the globe. Thousands of canines take part in Crufts every March, with owners hoping to win the ultimate title Best in Show, which comes with a cash prize and a trophy. The show, which is returning to its usual home at the NEC in Birmingham today, takes place over four days with more than 150,000 visitors expected.

Six-year-old boy wins first place at Crufts as youngest ever handler

UK March 7, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

Man filmed partner having sex with a pug in 'worst case' judge has ever seen

UK March 3, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

King Charles gets first new dog in 20 years - and they have 'a lot in common'

UK March 1, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

The viral 'puppy mountain' in Yichang, in central China’s Hubei province.

Mountain that looks like dog becomes overnight tourist sensation

Travel March 1, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton

Teenager killed in XL Bully attack.

Woman, 19, killed in 'XL Bully' attack at home named and pictured

UK February 28, 2025 By Jasper King

Heart-stopping moment woman saves dog falling from top-floor window of flats

World February 23, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

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